What to do with leftover plastic slats
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Diana Haines on May 20, 2016Depending on how many there are and how flexible. Cut and weave into a trellis. Seems it could be used outside. Also, could cut into shorter slats and glue edges together, glue ribbon to hide corners and make bottom and use to put flower pots in. I find when I have something I want to use not toss, I walk around my yard and just picture the thing I have being used in different ways.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on May 20, 2016Use them as plant markers in your garden.Just cut to size and use a permanent marker.Helpful Reply
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Joyce Hochsprung on May 20, 2016I use them for labeling plants.Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 20, 2016I don't have a garden yet, but that's a great idea. Thank you!Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 20, 2016I have a ton from six windows that are super short, but 72" long. I like the idea of weaving. I don't have a trellis, but it has sparked some other projects I could do. Thank you Diana!Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 20, 2016Thank you Janet!Helpful Reply
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Cathy Bailey on May 21, 2016glue them side by side on a can, flower pot etc. Then paint and stain to give a wood look or paint a bright color.Helpful Reply
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Marlene Haigh on May 21, 2016I took eight slats attached them together in the middle to form a snowflake and spray painted sliver with glitter. Hung them on my porch for xmasHelpful Reply
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K bain on May 21, 2016you could donate them to a local church or school for the children to paint and make book marks out of then.Helpful Reply
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Jennie Lee on May 21, 2016Not very creative, but I've always kept several extras--it's not hard to replace ones that get damaged. Also, keep in mind that not that long ago, these contained lead.Helpful Reply
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Barbara Gauger on May 21, 2016I cut them up and use a sharpie to identify plants in the garden and seed starter flats.Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 22, 2016Great Idea. Thank you!Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 22, 2016Good Idea. I will save a few. Didn't know about the lead. These are plastic, but thanks for the heads up.Helpful Reply
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Carol on May 22, 2016Thank you for taking the time to share your good idea!Helpful Reply
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Daw3000588 on May 23, 2016That really is a great idea Barbara Gauger!!!Helpful Reply
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Janice Forget on May 25, 2016use them when re-painting your baseboards, nice clean edge and a great carpet protectorHelpful Reply
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